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How much do program associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for program associate in Lorton, VA is $52,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,400.00 and $60,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Program Associates?

Program Associates are professionals who support the planning, implementation, and management of specific programs within an organization, often in nonprofit, educational, or philanthropic sectors. Their responsibilities can include coordinating program activities, tracking progress, managing data, preparing reports, and communicating with stakeholders. Program Associates often work closely with program managers and other team members to ensure that projects run smoothly and meet organizational goals. This role typically requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Associate, you need strong organizational abilities, project coordination experience, and typically a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with project management software, CRM systems, and data analysis tools is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills help Program Associates stand out. These abilities ensure efficient program execution, smooth stakeholder collaboration, and achievement of organizational goals.

What are some of the typical challenges a Program Associate might face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Associates often juggle several projects at once, each with its own deadlines, stakeholders, and reporting requirements. Balancing competing priorities while ensuring that every project receives adequate attention can be challenging. Effective time management, clear communication with team members, and proactive problem-solving are essential for success in this role. Regular check-ins with supervisors and utilizing project management tools can also help Program Associates stay organized and meet expectations.

What Is a Program Associate?

A program associate fills a variety of roles in nonprofits and professional associations, including that of office administrator, project manager, and strategic planner. In this career, you often work to sustain your organization by managing donor programs, fundraising, and enlisting support from a corporation or government agencies. Depending on your role and the organization, your job duties may include creating plans and budgets, tracking membership or partnerships, calculating donations or other expenditures, developing program literature, and researching or analyzing data. You need to plan and execute events seamlessly, so organizational skills are vital. Common qualifications for a program associate include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

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Infographic showing various Program Associate job openings in Lorton, VA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,945 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Program Associate/Coordinator, Youth Turnout Projects

Strategic Victory Fund

Washington, DC • On-site

$62K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

About Strategic Victory Fund and Youth Turnout Projects
In just under two years, the Youth Team @ Strategic Victory Fund has incubated and scaled programming reaching young voters that has:
  • Had an in-person footprint on over 150 campuses in battleground states
  • Hired and trained nearly 200 full-time staffers and 1,800 part-time student staffers
  • Developed over 100 student-focused social media accounts
  • Reached nearly 6 million voters online, over 300m times

In 2026 we're continuing to support and evolve programming with our existing partners, while finding ways to innovate and incubate new programming that will drive record Gen-Z turnout in 2026 and 2028 elections.
The Student Turnout Projects is our flagship operation - a cohort of state-based organizations working to organize college campuses with scrappiness and creativity. The Program Associate/Coordinator position will support the Youth Turnout Projects team, and especially the Student Turnout Projects team, on a range of projects.
What will you do?
As SVF invests in the Youth Turnout Projects, you will work with our national team to support in-state leaders in executing creative and scrappy campus organizing programs and other youth organizing programs. You will:
  • Support the Youth Turnout Projects Director and Senior Advisor on a wide range of tasks, including project management, memo writing, event planning, scheduling, and other special projects.
  • Partner with the STP Deputy Director for Programs & Training to build and maintain an excellent library of trainings, resources, and programmatic materials that develop the capacity of campus organizing programs across the country.
  • Coordinate documents and materials to support timely execution of department tasks and projects.
  • Maintain project management infrastructure to support planning, team coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Track, analyze, and report on the progress of state programs, proactively identifying gaps and driving follow-up to keep initiatives on track.
  • Execute additional programmatic priorities as needed.

Who are you?
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that even well-qualified candidates will meet 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, please apply for this role.
The ideal candidate:
  • Has at least one cycle of experience working on a political or issue advocacy campaign. Experience with campus organizing is a plus.
  • Is a do-er and a self-starter; able to take the reins and execute through ambiguity.
  • Is highly organized and able to manage competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Is a strong writer.
  • Has experience using or managing a project management tool, like Monday.com, Asana, or Air Table.
  • Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment. You're flexible to a changing environment and excited to "build the plane while flying it."
  • Is able to work some weekends and irregular hours as we approach Election Day.

An exceptional candidate:
  • Has managed full-time staff as a regional organizing director or a similar position.
  • Has project managed at scale.
  • Has experience navigating the relationship between a state and national program.
  • Can pull, interpret, and communicate data and trends.
  • Is comfortable managing up and across teams.

Job Details: The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $80,000 and includes a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, parental leave, 401(k) and paid time off. Exceptional candidates as outlined above with a demonstrated ability to take on an expanded scope can expect title and salary commensurate with these responsibilities. This role begins in July 2026 and is located in Washington, DC. This role may involve travel to focus states.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.
We see diversity of all kinds as essential to doing our work well. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse composition of America itself. We strongly encourage applications from structurally marginalized and under-represented communities and experiences to apply.

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